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Miller High Life: The Big, Corporate Beer That Won the Industry’s Heart

VinePair

For bartenders, its the runaway favorite after-work go-to (especially in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn). High Life is my go-to, and it has been forever, says longtime bartender Dave Shaw, currently at Brooklyns WingBar. That goes double for a bartender bellying up to relax after a long shift. Its because its delicious, honestly.

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

Delta, whose main hub is in Atlanta, offers Tip Top canned cocktails , formulated in collaboration with bartender Miles Macquarrie of Decatur’s Kimball House. United embraces its Midwest roots with cans of the cult-favorite craft beer Two Hearted IPA from Michigan brewery Bell’s. Even the flight route can play a factor.

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

And the best source for a recommendation on where to grab a great drink is from bartenders themselves. “We says Amanda Sierra, a veteran of Tucson’s hospitality scene with more than 30 years in the city, and currently a bartender at cocktail bar SideCar. “It s flagship hazy IPA. A whiskey and a Crème Brûlée doughnut at Batch.

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Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Cool Bartenders’ Skit Is a Decade Too Late

VinePair

The bit’s title: “Cool Bartenders.” Here’s what the show got right and wrong about the current state of cocktail bartending. Some bartenders still see him as an editorial muse of drinks culture, and whether or not they’ve read “The Sun Also Rises,” they’re still slapping Hemingway quotes on their dating app bios.

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Where to Drink in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Imbibe Magazine

Frequented by off-duty bartenders and people on promising second dates, R&D’s dream team includes designer Aaron Deary ( Condesa , Kalaya ) and bar manager Resa Mueller ( Royal Boucherie , Pizzeria Beddia ). The “dark and sexy” space has exposed brick walls and “a beautiful, geometric ceiling” punctuated by mod chandeliers, Galarus says.

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The VinePair Podcast: Does It Really Take Longer to Get a Drink Now?

VinePair

When bartending, should speedy service or ensuring guests are having a good time be the priority? After all, part of having a good time at a bar is having a drink in hand, and while being a bartender is a multifaceted job, at the end of the day, they’re there to serve drinks. To that we ask, why not both? Tune in for more.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Photo by Tatyana Vega via Unsplash SOCAL SODA: A PLAY ON A MOJITO MOCKTAIL This fun mocktail mojito recipe comes from our resident bartender, Rob Harrah, and brings a little flavor to the non-alcoholic experience. MIXERS Ginger beer : Our community group of bartenders specifically recommends Fever Tree.

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